October 2024

18 Buckden Roundabout October 2024 Village News October 2024 What does your Autumn look like? Falling leaves? Darker eve- nings? Frosty starts? Curling up with a good book in a cosy arm chair? We might not be able to help with what ’ s going on outside, but here at Buckden Library we can certainly help with a good book! So, why not choose now to join and use your local library? It ’ s easy to sign up - just pop in with some identification (showing your address) to register for your free Cambridgeshire library card so that you can use our services. It would be great to welcome you! As well as a wide range of books for adults and children (including large print and audio books), you can find free WiFi at your library, public access PCs, printing and photocopying, quiet space to work, postage stamps for sale, and local information... or you could try one of the activities below … If you can ’ t get to the library due to age, disability or caring re- sponsibilities did you know you can still enjoy library books with the Library at Home Service? Our friendly volunteers can choose books from the library and bring them to you, free of charge. To let us know you ’ d like to use this service, contact Buckden Library by email StNeots.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or call 0345 045 5225, or ask someone to pop in to the library for you. Engage in the afternoon Many of you booked tickets very early for our talk on Monday 21 October, The Pathfinding Force of Bomber Command during WW2 – not much longer to wait! For those who have not yet booked there are still a few tickets left. This is the second part of a two - part talk for adults by James Blackwood, detailing the problems faced by Bomber Command during the first part of WWII. Also covering the formation of the Path Finding Force and their arrival in Cambridgeshire. This talk will be of interest even if you missed part one. Booking essential at Buckden Library, by email StNeots.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or calling 0345 045 5225. This is another free of charge event, but donations are al- ways welcome. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Over 65s support drop in Jeni from P3 will be here every fourth Tuesday of the month offer- ing free information, advice and support for the over 65s and their families. The next visit is on 22 October from 10am until 12. No appointment is needed, just pop in for help and guidance on how to continue to live independently. Jeni can help with many things including Blue Badge applications, housing and care provision, and applications for benefits such as Pension Credit. Time to apply for or renew your bus pass? We can help. To renew, just call in with your existing bus pass. If you are applying for your first pass, and are of pensionable age, you will need to bring proof of age, proof of address and your national insurance number. There is no charge for this service. Half Term on the horizon … This half term we will be running events and activities to keep our young people busy. Keep an eye on our Facebook page, and infor- mation in the library windows for more details. Terrific Tuesdays Our morning Duplo and games for the under 5s continues be- tween 10am and 1pm every Tuesday in our children ’ s library with the usual selection of jigsaws, Orchard games, building blocks and soft toys. Meet up with other families in this relaxed drop in ses- sion. Then, in the afternoon, join us for rhymetime every week apart from half term (29 October) at 2.15pm. Ideal for babies to 4 year olds – lots of rhymes, songs, short stories and fun. Super Saturdays Our large collection of Lego and Duplo (all ages) is available every Saturday, along with a selection of traditional family board games (over 3s only) between 10am and 12.30pm. There is no need to book and no charge for any of these children ’ s activities – children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Opening hours: Tuesday: 10am – 1pm, and 2pm – 5pm Thursday: 2 – 5pm Friday: 4 – 7pm Saturday: 10am – 1pm Village Hall, Burberry Road, Buckden Tel: 0345 045 5225 www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/library W.I. This month the W.I. held an in - house meeting where we shared stories of our travels. There was a 5 minute time limit set which caused some amusement as ladies asked “ How many minutes have I got left? ”. It ’ s surprising how long 5 minutes is and no - one went over their allotted time. We heard about hornets in Austria, a mug that went travelling, strange coincidences, Maisie, the camper van that toured Aus- tralia, a return ticket from South Africa to the UK which never returned, an impromptu rendition of the Messiah sung in Ire- land, and a visit to Wintershall to witness The Life of Christ - a play placing you in the centre of an immersive theatre experi- ence. We also heard about a visit to the National Memorial Arbore- tum in Japan which honours the victims of the two atomic bombings on Japan during World ll. It was a very enjoyable evening hearing about members expe- riences when travelling and culminated in the competition for a souvenir being won by Denise Grant. Our next meeting will be on October 1st in the Village Hall and is a talk by John Gibson on the important work taking blood to where it ’ s needed. All are most welcome so do come along. For more information please contact Emma Spencer - 07960018412 or Gill Baker - 079052114336